Wastewater Treatment Systems

Program Goal
To ensure that wastewater treatment systems are designed and constructed in accordance with Article IV of the Stanitary Code of the Wyoming County health District and Appendix 75-A of the New York State Stanitarty Code to minimize contamination of surface and ground waters.

Program Activities
-Conduct field testing (site review, percolation tests, topography, geology)
-Design, review, asnd issue approvals for individual wastewater treatment systems.
-Consult with engineers and contractors
-Perform construction inspections on completed systems
-Issues completed works certificate
-Investigate complaints

Program Information
No person shall construct, install, connect, alter, or extend a wastewater disposal system, consisting of a flow of less than one thoustand gallons per day, without receiving a written permit from the Wyoming County Health Department.

What are the steps needed to complete this process?
-A completed application with appropriate fee submitted to Wyoming County Health Department.
-Percolation test/site review of property site (property owner of contractor must schedule)
-Wyoming County Health Dept. or Professional Engineer completes proposed design.
-Appoval of proposed design and permit issued.
-Final inspection of completed system prior to issuance of Completed Works Certificate.

Helpful Links
NYSDOH Septic System Information
EPA Homeowners Guide to Septic Systems
Cornell Cooperative Extension Septic System Info
Appendix 75-A (for design professionals and contractors)
Wyoming County Forms:
Application for Sewage Disposal Permit - Residential
Application for Sewage Disposal Permit- Commercial
Information to Contstruct or Alter a Wastewater Treatment System
Engineering Firms